Tuition Cost: $1,500

Course Description and Schedule

The Borkenstein Drug Course covers topics related to the pharmacology of drugs and their effects on psychomotor performance and driving. This program has been growing in popularity since it was first offered in 2002, and has drawn attendees from all over the U.S. and other countries. This is the most advanced course available anywhere for toxicologists and law enforcement professionals in this topic of growing concern.

The course is taught by internationally acknowledged experts who will discuss the pharmacology, toxicology and human performance effects of major drug classes associated with driving impairment.

The range of topics has been expanded to include implementation of laws and strategies for investigating, identifying, and documenting drug impaired driving.

The curriculum is updated each year to include emerging issues and recent developments in the science of forensic alcohol toxicology.

Drug impaired driving is now being recognized as a major public safety issue worldwide. Drug use among fatally injured drivers in the US is estimated to be around 40-50%, and combined drug and alcohol use is the often overlooked part of the iceberg, as alcohol positive cases are infrequently assessed for drug use.

There are major developments taking place around the world to document and combat drug impaired driving. The program is designed to supplement the training offered by other groups such as SOFT and AAFS, with ideas and strategies for enforcement, and for documenting and trying drug impaired driving cases. The Course is structured to meet the needs of:

Analytical toxicologists performing testing for DUID investigations.

Toxicologists testifying in court on drug and alcohol impaired driving.

Public safety specialists involved in developing policies and statutes to respond to drug impaired driving.

The course is taught using the successful Borkenstein Alcohol Course classroom format that provides excellent opportunities for networking, student/student and student/faculty interaction during the breaks and after-hour’s social functions, and more individual attention to student questions.

Speakers

PAST SPEAKERS HAVE INCLUDED:

Dr. Bruce Goldberger

Chief of Forensic Medicine and Director of Toxicology

College of Medicine, University of Florida

Dr. Marilyn A. Huestis

Chief, Chemistry and Drug Metabolism Section

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Dr. Daniel Isenschmid

Senior Toxicologist, NMS Labs

Mr. John H. Lacey

Director of the Calverton Center

Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation

Dr. Barry K. Logan

Chief of Forensic Toxicology, NMS Labs

Dr. Jan Ramaekers

Professor of Psychopharmacology and Behavioral

Toxicology, Maastricht University, the Netherlands

Dr. Lionel Raymon

Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology

NOVA Southeastern School of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Karen Scott

Director of Forensic Science, Arcadia University

Mr. Jeff Teitelbaum

Director of Library & Information Services

Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services

Dr. Jayne Thatcher

Toxicology Group Supervisor

Virginia Department of Forensic Sciences

Mr. Joseph Turner

State Coordinator for Standard Field Sobriety

Testing/Drug Recognition Expert Training

Indiana Law Enforcement Academy

Additional Course Staff:

Pat Harding, Assistant Director

Joe Turner, Course Director

Course Topics

COURSE CURRICULUM

On Road Driving Studies

Analytical Toxicology for Impaired Drivers Programs

The DRE assessment

DUID Testimony for Toxicologists

Cross-examination in DUID Cases

Good analytical toxicology practices

Oral Fluid Testing for drugs

Per se DUID laws

Effects of Major Drug Classes on

Human Performance and Behavior, including:

Major Opiates • Amphetamines • Cocaine • MDMA

Benzodiazepines • Marijuana • GHB • Soma • SSRI’s

Inhalants • Synthetic Cannabinoids • Bath Salts

Travel and Lodging

Course participants are responsible for arranging their own travel.

Until Sept. 18, 2017, we are offering a special discounted rate of $199/night at:

AT&T EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER

1900 University Avenue

Austin, TX 78705, US

When Course Attendees are making their reservations there are two choices:

Call 1-877-744-8822 and reference the program name: Borkenstein Drug Course; or